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Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear ([personal profile] poised) wrote in [community profile] estoria2015-04-24 11:55 am

« intro ⇢ winterball.exe »

Who: everyone, literally everyone
When: ooc: 04/25-04/26; ic: 12/26
Where: the Gardens
What: intro log + winter ball!
Rating/Warning: PG-13 | possibly nsfw (please let me know if you need this rating changed, or you are welcome to continue any naughty shenanigans in a private log)

//winterball.EXE

Pimp My Party -- Royalty Style


A few weeks prior to December 26th, an invitation went out to all whom already reside in Cerealia. In delicate, curling script, it read: You are cordially invited by Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear to a Winter Ball to be held on the Eve of December 26th in the Gardens. Dress in your best attire and enjoy a magical evening of dance and fine cuisine. What do you mean we should fuss about worlds being destroyed? Get into the holiday spirit, you scrooge!

And in regards to the new-comers: whether you have been wandering Cerealia over the course of the past few days and managed to receive one of the later waves of invitations or have simply suddenly appeared in the gardens with nothing but the (hopefully…. appropriate….) clothes on your back, welcome. The gardens have been transformed through the work of slave labor condoned by royalty incredibly talented volunteers. A buffet line possibly a mile long, a sprawling dance floor with temporary wood placement to cover the grass, a lovely orchestra with scheduled interruptions of magic shows on the stage, and the entire thing lit gently with lights stretch the span of the main area of the garden. Not too far off, there are ponds and pathways that take you elsewhere into the foliage, but why would you go that way? The party’s right here!
"Good evening, everyone!! Whether you are new to Tellus or old, I hope to find you in good spirits.

Mind you, I do not intend to ignore the blunders of CERES nor the grave situation that new-comers have found themselves faced with. However I assure you that at this time, surrounded by these people, you are in good company. Please, dine and be merry - I believe some worlds celebrated a holiday yesterday! Get to know one another so we may strengthen our ties and stand firm against whatever this world may throw against us!

Also try the salmon, it's absolutely divine. . . . How do I turn this off...? Should I just walk away?"

//SCENARIOS.EXE
PHASE I
[ xx:xx ] Like any respectable ball, your entrance is announced as you walk right into the party! What do you mean you wanted to slip in unnoticed? That simply won’t do. Natalia managed to rope in someone – is that a Tellus native? – to do the honor of acknowledging your character as they make their debut to the ball. This guy is under strict orders to not miss a single soul. If your character doesn’t give him a name and title ahead of time, then he’ll just make something up. Think along the lines of Broseidon McSnootyname, Duke of Erectile Dysfunction-- What do you mean that’s not your name?
PHASE II
[ xx:xx ] Absolutely no expense was spared when it came to making sure that the food here was the best that money could buy (or threats could extort). Guests can select from a menagerie of main dishes from all sorts of cultures, adorable desserts that look like woodland creatures alongside towering cakes, and even those fruity drinks with the little umbrellas on them. Pig out, you animals – but there’s also a wide selection of fine wine if your tastes and curiosities wander off in that direction…. What even is the drinking age in Tellus? Remember, folks, drink (ir)responsibly.
PHASE III
[ xx:xx ] Well, it is a ball. If you’re interested in proper, classical styles of dance, there’s certainly an orchestra that’s dominating most of the night. One of their songs may or may not sound familiar. Spin around in your flurry of skirts and do the fairy tale thing if that’s what you came here for. Romance, or whatever. Waltz your heart out and don’t forget to point your toes!

… that said, there’s also a separate sound system not too far, prepared in case the orchestra might want a break. It’s also not being watched too closely. Maybe put on something to liven up the dance floor? Or did someone ruin your fantasy by putting on something unbearably inappropriate?
PHASE IV
[ xx:xx ] The gardens really are beautiful. Spread throughout the area and more toward the outskirts of the party, there are plenty of beautiful fountains with glittering, crystal clear water. In fact, it’s so clear that you can spot the occasional alien life form flitting through it amidst the lily pads and gently sweeping foliage. It’s so graceful, what beauty! Look at how it rises to the water and gently opens its mouth into a yawn and—tries to chomp anything within range right off with razor sharp teeth what the fuck, whatthefuck.

It would appear that's not all, though. Whether you're ready to fight the creature or run screaming, you feel something slowly slide and curl around your arm or your ankle. Look on in horror as you turn your head and realize that it seems that the nearby tree has grown rather fond of you very quickly, to the extent that it will reach out and lovingly wrap its hentai tentacles around you.... Brings a whole 'nother meaning to 'tree hugger', doesn't it?
BONUS
[ why:o'clock ] Are you lost? Did you try to catch your breath away from the party and start to wander off despite all the cautioning not to? Or maybe you were trying to leave and took a wrong turn? Either way, you seem to have only found yourself deeper in the gardens now. Try not to breathe too deeply or… at all. If you can’t manage that though, it appears that you’ve stumbled upon the hallucinogenic plants of the garden. You start to see things that aren’t there – though whether you suddenly find yourself in a den of cougars lions or think that the person standing next to you is the biggest, cuddliest pile of adorable puppies in the world depends on the person. Hope you have a good trip, bruh.
[ Remember to apply proper warnings on threads with trigger-y or inappropriate material and do let me know (through FAQ comment or PM preferably!) if your thread careens off into maiming or canoodling so I can lock the log. ]

//RUN.EXE
Welcome to CEREALIA's latest intro post! This one is player-run and all the basics have been laid out for you here. Absolutely feel free to come up with your own prompts, I just attempted to set the scenery! For your convenience, I whole-heartedly welcome questions and inquiries being directed to my attention here and I'll answer them to the best of my ability! Have a ball! Enjoy!! OVERFLOW IS HERE Move over at your captcha-free leisure!


faithfulflame: (Rei Not Understanding)

II and now for something less serious.

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2015-04-26 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well that's a familiar enough face. And she can honestly say not one she expected to see Ruby again, or asking for her drink's umbrella.

Blink.

Blink.]


Ruby-chan? Is that you?
invoker: (pic#4443764)

[personal profile] invoker 2015-04-26 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Mitsuru puts the Evoker down from her head and turns to see someone completely unfamiliar to her appear. Well, this was a rather large amount of ice to suddenly appear. ]

I did, yes. I apologise if I frightened you, but I assure you - the ice was preferable to the alternative.

[ This was mostly pleasantries, as she doesn't seem the type to be scared by a little ice. ]
unionjackoff: (mother mary comes to me)

[personal profile] unionjackoff 2015-04-26 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[England doesn't mention that he is used to lavish balls like this]

I quite agree. I think everyone is having a good time. [as long as they don't go outside]
awaken: (and everything i cannot imagine)

[personal profile] awaken 2015-04-26 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He? Wait, he's here with a dude???

...

Nah, she doesn't judge, that shit's cool, I mean she'd definitely date some of her friends– I mean.
]

A friend, then? Does he like cookies?
faithfulflame: (Rei distant)

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2015-04-26 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Now...

[Her lips twitch, a grim expression of discontentment.]

I'm waiting for CERES' new trap, of course.
masakados: (can't contain me)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-04-26 03:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[He reaches over to give the guy a sympathetic pat... You'll recover from that minor whiplash, buddy.]

We-- ll.

Not since about a week and a half ago? [With a little smile. He hasn't gotten much opportunity to mention this... even if he's wanted to.]
Edited 2015-04-26 15:21 (UTC)
faithfulflame: (Rei Noticing)

II I'm sorry this is stupid.

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2015-04-26 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[Rei just...blinks...at what she sees before her. Selfies are a new thing to Rei, and she's completely confused.]

Athena-san, do you...run some sort of cooking magazine? Or collect photos of yourself with food?
awaken: (and i don't want to ever know)

[personal profile] awaken 2015-04-26 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The scenery...? She's never heard of people being heavily affected by the scenery before. ]

Not really, but I don't mind. This is actually my first time. [ First ball, first party in a brand new world? ] Do you want to go somewhere else?
masakados: (still nothing)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-04-26 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
No, it's fine...

[Naoki considers before he shifts, propping an arm on Yurlungur's body and leaning slightly against it.] There was an event called the "Conception" that happened to my world. That is... it was destroyed and became a Vortex World, filled with demons.
awaken: (the price that we pay)

[personal profile] awaken 2015-04-26 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, some of the dancing's really crazy. I think it's because the music changed from a slow song to something inappropriate?

[ She gestures to the seat across him. ] Is this seat taken, by the way? I think my feet are starting to catch up to me.
hagureoni: (Default)

[personal profile] hagureoni 2015-04-26 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, you just blindly grab one and you'll never know what you ate in the first place. [It's just food, girl.]
primulas: (Viola tricolor)

ii ; why hello there!!! :3

[personal profile] primulas 2015-04-26 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[...tch! he dodged it huh? it would have been great if he hadn't and got food everywhere, however....

she just rolled her eyes at him and leaned back against the wall.]


Wouldn't have been my problem, my foot was just out too far. [...right.] You're pretty quick, though.
faithfulflame: (Rei Noticing)

IV

[personal profile] faithfulflame 2015-04-26 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[Rei'd actually been on her way out of the party and home when she spots the vines attacking poor Souji. It's a little jarring, seeing him having to kick aside the tree instead of doing something more...dramatic? But she guesses that even historical figures are only human. She really understands that all too well, honestly.

So, she darts forward to catch him before he can stumble, supporting him as best she can. He's definitely not heavy, especially by her standards.]


Hey, Souji-san, careful.

[Not worried about the plants at all, nope!]
journaler: (✿ so deep in thought)

[personal profile] journaler 2015-04-26 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh? ['Who me?' Leia seems like she's been taken off guard a bit, eyes wide and voice cracked with surprise. She hadn't been expecting that line of questioning. Not that it's new--she's thought about it before, and people have asked, but it hasn't gotten any easier to answer.]

Oh. [Once the question finally processes--] Well, I guess none of us really know. Most people don't think so, and I can't blame them.

Our lives have been put in danger too many times, and strange things have happened. Plus, none of us have seen any sign of these Flamines they keep talking about.

It's all pretty suspicious... but with them running the city, they've been practically untouchable.
niceguypose: (eyebrows up)

[personal profile] niceguypose 2015-04-26 03:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[He comes to a halt as she meets with him, and then he looks around in confusion.]

Ah... Are you sure, Leia-san? [He taps at the ground with his foot uncertainly. ...And then he breathes in the air around him.]
particularity: (m ✣ you don't know what to do)

[personal profile] particularity 2015-04-26 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nods sympathetically... languages...]

Did you come with anyone?
immobileyes: (You're gonna be king of the pirates??)

[personal profile] immobileyes 2015-04-26 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
You know how to dance?? [ This seems to astonish her more than anything. ]
immobileyes: (No more hibernation!)

[personal profile] immobileyes 2015-04-26 03:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes! But I think there's some kind of vanilla in it, too.

[ It blew her mind. ]
spes_phthisica: by nique (Dealers who said they were through)

[personal profile] spes_phthisica 2015-04-26 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[Instances of Souji falling into the arms of young women in his life: Absolutely 0. But some time has got to be the first, even if it's not exactly what it sounds like.

He doesn't have the breath to reply at first; there is only the shallow scrape of a pair of lungs in rather acute distress, and a few gulping sounds as he forces himself not to start coughing again. Then, hastily wiping a hint of red away from his lips with a cloth, he gives her a pale little smile, still allowing her to take most of his weight for a moment. She seems more than capable to do so, and he's not sure if he is.]


I was caught a bit unawares, I'm afraid. Rather embarrassing, really.
immobileyes: (The Little Medusa?)

[personal profile] immobileyes 2015-04-26 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ... Well, if that's the case, she'll take his hand. Okay, save her from trees!! ]
invoker: (pic#3802619)

wildcard - i'm not fussy

[personal profile] invoker 2015-04-26 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Mitsuru approaches them, glad that they both managed to make it. She arrived from work so she didn't have the chance to see the pair when she dashed back to the apartment. She comes bearing a small plate vertically stacked with cake for them to share. ]

My my, it seems like this party was prepared for those of us who like finger food.

[ Very much implying that she knows Minako is going to eat most, if not all of this. ]</smalL
immobileyes: (And what's over here now?)

[personal profile] immobileyes 2015-04-26 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's not her date, he's her guardian!! But she slowly reaches out to take Fuuka's hand, nodding. She seems nice... ]

... I'm Mary.
yourfononsarewhack: (shrug)

[personal profile] yourfononsarewhack 2015-04-26 03:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kanye shrug.]

Here I thought I was merely following your words to their natural conclusion.

[Will his first job as coroner be his own self?]

Is that so? I should commend you, Natalia, for your growth as a politician. You're certainly learning quite well how to derail a subject.
psycholawgy: (i want you to rock me)

[personal profile] psycholawgy 2015-04-26 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ For some reason, she thinks that there might be more "lavish events" now that Edgeworth is in charge. But seeing that Simon knows Edgeworth better, she'll take his word for it. ]

If that's the case, you should be making the most out of today!
immobileyes: (This wall is my bff)

[personal profile] immobileyes 2015-04-26 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She's just going to inch more behind him. ]

... I'm okay.